| The majesty of a wild animal in their
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| | sanctuaries afford the best chance of
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| natural habitat is unmatched. Animal
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| | spotting one of these large brown bears.
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| watching can be a great way to catch a
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| | Black Bear: May - September
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| glimpse of the splendor of nature. A
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| | The black bear has a much larger habitat,
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| recreational hike or a ride through
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| | ranging from the Arctic Circle down to
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| scenic roadways can afford one the
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| | Mexico. It lives in the forests and
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| opportunity to see many animals. It is
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| | mountains, and like its brown bear
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| important to understand when and where to
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| | counterpart, can be spotted from late
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| see different animals so you are prepared
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| | spring to early fall. Northern forests or
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| when you strike out on a trek to spot
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| | the Appalachian mountain range make great
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| that magnificent creature. Forays into
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| | areas to spot a black bear. It is active
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| nature during late summer and early fall,
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| | in the fall preparing for hibernation.
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| August through October, are great times
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| | This bear can often be spotted foraging
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| to catch some magnificent sites.
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| | in berry patches and along rivers. They
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| Moose: August - October
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| | are also often found around dump sites,
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| The moose is one of those great beasts
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| | or anywhere food might be left unattended
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| that many people set out to spot. It can
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| | for long periods. The black bear is
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| be seen throughout the Northern
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| | spooked easily so observance from a
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| Hemisphere, especially in the northern,
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| | distance is the best bet.
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| coniferous forests. It is an
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| | Bison/Buffalo: July - October
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| awe-inspiring animal that can reach
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| | Bison, or buffalo, are an endangered
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| heights of 7 feet and weigh as much as
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| | species due to extreme hunting practices
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| 1,500 pounds. It is easily spotted
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| | during the early to mid-19th century.
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| during a drive along undeveloped areas of
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| | Most of the bison today are located in
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| the highway or through scenic roadways.
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| | Yellowstone National Park. They run free
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| They can also be spotted on trips down
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| | within the park and can be seen
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| the many waterways in New England. They
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| | throughout the area. Bison mate from
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| like to munch on the tender water plants
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| | July to early August and the calves are
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| and the ferns and young trees along
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| | born in April or May. These young bison
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| clearings and roadways. Late summer and
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| | can be seen in late spring and early
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| early fall, as the nights begin to cool,
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| | summer. Bison can be seen throughout the
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| is the best time to spot these giants.
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| | summer and they are easy to spot on the
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| Early morning and dusk are common times
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| | prairies during late summer and early
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| for moose to be out and about.
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| | fall as they get ready for winter.
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| Grizzly Bear: June - September
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| | It is important to be safe and give the
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| The grizzly bear can be seen along the
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| | animals their distance when observing
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| Western Mountain range, from Northern
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| | them. Many people have been seriously
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| California to Alaska. Alaska and Western
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| | injured or killed due to pushing too
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| Canada have a higher population than the
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| | close. The animals will often ignore
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| continental U.S. These bears often make
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| | watchers who keep a distance and this
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| their way to the coast for the running of
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| | provides the best opportunity to see them
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| the salmon and can be seen along many
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| | in their natural setting. Pack a lunch,
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| streams and rivers. They can be seen
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| | put on the hiking boots, or jump in the
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| from June to September fishing, lounging
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| | car, and head out to watch these splendid
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| in the underbrush, or eating young shoots
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| | creatures.
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| and berries. Some of Alaska's parks and
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